Money may spoil youngsters: Ranatunga

The former Sri Lanka captain says he has no problems with cricketers earning money, but it's the young players who can lose focus.

Written by Press Trust of India

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Colombo:

Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga fears that the huge amount of money offered to players by ventures like Indian Premier League and Indian Cricket League can adversely affect the youngsters.

"I have no problems with cricketers earning money when they get an opportunity, but it's the young players who can lose focus with money," Ranatunga, currently the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, told reporters.

"I hope this (losing focus) will not be the case and cricket will not be a business. The problem will start when money ruins the focus of young players," he added.